Le Grand Manque
Soleil · 1989–1993 · 2 issues
About the series
In this two-issue series from Soleil, published between 1989 and 1993, artist Julio Ribera brings a distinctive visual voice to a surreal, introspective narrative. The story unfolds in a dreamlike, post-apocalyptic landscape, exploring themes of absence and longing through minimalist yet evocative imagery. Though brief, Le Grand Manque stands as a curious artifact of European comics, showcasing Ribera’s ethereal linework and the era’s willingness to embrace quiet, philosophical science fiction.